Employment Senior/Managing Associate

Senior / Managing Associate - Employment Law Manchester | Hybrid & Flexible Working An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior or Managing Associate specialising in Employment law to join a highly ranked national Employment team within a leading UK law firm. This role will be with the existing team in Manchester and offers genuine flexibility, including hybrid working and consideration of part-time arrangements. The Team & Firm You will join a large, nationally integrated Employment team comprising over 60 specialists across the UK. The team advises a high-quality client base, including listed and household-name organisations, across a variety of sectors. The firm is widely recognised for its modern, inclusive culture, investment in people, and commitment to ongoing professional development - supported by a dedicated Knowledge team and structured learning programmes. The Role As a Senior/Managing Associate, you can expect a varied and intellectually stimulating workload, including: Leading on complex Employment Tribunal litigation, predominantly acting for employer respondents Advising employers on day-to-day and strategic employment matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, restructurings and redundancies Providing specialist employment law support on TUPE, corporate transactions, outsourcing and business reorganisations Advising on and enforcing post-termination restrictive covenants Drafting and negotiating contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, settlement agreements and related documentation Working closely with Partners on business development initiatives and client relationship management Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers, contributing to the continued growth of the team About You This role will suit an ambitious and commercially minded Employment lawyer with: At least 5 years' PQE in Employment law (UK-qualified solicitor - SRA or Law Society registered) Strong experience advising employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters A client-focused approach with the confidence to build and maintain long-term relationships Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members Why Apply? Senior-level role with clear progression prospects High-quality, varied Employment law work with leading clients Flexible and hybrid working as standard Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Supportive, inclusive and forward-looking firm culture If you are a Senior or Managing Associate in Employment law considering your next step, please get in touch with Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal to discuss this opportunity further. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.